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Welcome to “Przekrój”!

In case you’re wondering where you are, and especially since you probably can’t pronounce the name of this website, here’s a little help—“Przekrój” (pronounced “p-SHEH-crooy”) is the oldest society and culture magazine in Poland, now available in English.

“Przekrój” Magazine brings English-speaking readers some of the best journalism from across Central and Eastern Europe, in the fields of wellbeing, art, literature, science, ecology, philosophy, psychology, and more. Take a break from the speed and intensity of the daily news and join us!

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Południce

Południce
A Demonic Biography

Magazine / culture
Dear Reader! For the sake of your own safety, please do not read this essay in a field or a meadow, and definitely do not read it at noon. Paweł Szczepanik

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The Heart of the Flame

The Heart of the Flame

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In Persia turquoise symbolized water and victory, in Mesoamerica it was associated with creative power, while the Egyptians called it "mefkat," which meant “joy and delight.” It is a fitting term for turquoise: after all, its luminous color does evoke both of these feelings. Tomasz Wichrowski
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Cats in Culture and History

Cats in Culture and History

Magazine / culture
Why didn't the cats protect King Popiel? And is it true that the precursor to the Trojan horse was a large feline? Wszystko Będzie Dobrze
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The Woods Do Us Good
healthy living

The Woods Do Us Good

Magazine / society
Greenery and warbling birds are more than just pleasurable, they can be beneficial. Is that a bold statement? Well, there’s proof. Adam Zbyryt

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October in History

October in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist

Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of October. Adam Węgłowski

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22nd October 1909

22nd October 1909
Anniversary of the Month

Reading / science
On this day in 1909, Poland’s most important shrine – the Jasna Góra Monastery – was broken into; the painting of the Black Madonna of Częstochowa was stolen. But who committed the theft? Adam Węgłowski
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The Spirit of the Gift

The Spirit of the Gift

Magazine / science
Gifts have the potential to release social energy; offering a gift strengthens relations and builds trust. They are the opposite of commodities, which can be either bought or sold and do not take part in the process of community-making. Maciej Świetlik
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The Big Turquoise

The Big Turquoise

Magazine / culture
The history of van Gogh's painting "Almond Blossom", which was a beautiful gift to his baby nephew. Tomasz Wichrowski

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The Reindeer Were Here First

The Reindeer Were Here First

Magazine / society
The Sámi live in harmony with nature. Their effective methods may prove invaluable in our struggles with a rapidly changing climate. Ula Idzikowska
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Who Meows at Whom?

Who Meows at Whom?

Magazine / society
From devil’s spawn to a feline personality—the change that has occurred in our perception of these creatures has more to do with us than it does with them. Renata Lis

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The Trick

The Trick

Magazine / culture
A horror story about an eye that drew the author into a trap. Matthew Coachinger
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Professor Filutek, part 27

Professor Filutek, part 27

Media / Video
Professor Filutek and Filuś go mushroom hunting.
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20th September 1519

20th September 1519
Anniversary of the Month

Reading / science
On this day in 1519, Ferdinand Magellan set sail for the Maluku Islands under the banner of Spain. Yet his attempt to circumnavigate the globe was seemingly doomed from the start... Adam Węgłowski

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September in History

September in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist

Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of September. Adam Węgłowski
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The Trick

The Trick

Magazine / culture
A horror story about an eye that drew the author into a trap. Mateusz Kołczinger

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The Pistachio
short story

The Pistachio

Magazine / culture
Many nuts can be hard to crack, but the pistachio is beyond comprehension. Mateusz Kołczinger
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Cosmic Transmissions (Summer 2023)

Cosmic Transmissions (Summer 2023)

Magazine / science
All about a runaway, Harvard Calculators, Saturn's moons, and the mysteries of Mars. Łukasz Kaniewski

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The Noonday Sun

The Noonday Sun

Magazine / science
When I’m admiring the last noontime of this year, I know well that the sun won’t rise tomorrow. But even so, I think of it with disbelief—the same feeling I had more than a decade ago, when I saw the polar night for the first time. Kamila Kielar
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Brilliant Errors in the System

Brilliant Errors in the System

Magazine / culture
Controlled mistakes were one of the many elements that allowed the Oulipians to experience creative freedom. Maria Karpińska 

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A Cat’s Point of View

A Cat’s Point of View

Magazine / science
Cats can’t detect colors like we can, but their glowing eyes see perfectly well at night. Szymon Drobniak
Opinion
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Mikołaj
Łoziński
Mikołaj Łoziński

Learning to Swim

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The Ideal Walk

Marcin
Polak
Marcin Polak
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Matthew
Coachinger
Matthew Coachinger

Higher

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Getting Bogged Down
Mind the climate

Getting Bogged Down
Protecting Estonia’s Natural Treasure

Magazine / society
The boglands of Estonia store water, cultivate biodiversity, and help regulate the climate. To ensure a sustainable future, they must be protected. Paulina Wilk
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A Note of Nature
Mind the climate

A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music

Magazine / culture
Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change. Wioleta Żochowska
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What Comes After Growth?
Mind the climate

What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism

Magazine / society
Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism. Katarzyna  Michalczak
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Julia
Fiedorczuk
Julia Fiedorczuk

Against Apocalypse

Reading / society
What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?

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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫

What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫

Media / Audio
American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫

Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫

Media / Audio
We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫

The Oak Chronicles ♫

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An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫

Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫

Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.

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On Point
healthy living

On Point
An Acupuncture Primer

Magazine / society
According to traditional Chinese medicine, puncturing the body with needles can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual balance. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
healthy living

Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage

Magazine / society
The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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The Wheels of Energy
healthy living

The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras

Magazine / culture
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits. Agnieszka Rostkowska
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Sleep Well
healthy living

Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest

Magazine / society
Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it. Paulina Wilk